Sea Freight Module

Sea Freight Module

Sea Freight (ocean freight) is the transportation of cargo by ship. In CargoNext, the Sea Freight module manages the full lifecycle: Sales Quote → Sea Booking → Sea Shipment → Sea Consolidation (LCL) → Master Bill → Billing.

Industry terms: FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less than Container Load), TEU, Bill of Lading (BL), Incoterms, Demurrage, Detention.

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1. Typical Workflow

1. Quote – Sales Quote
2. Booking – Sea Booking
3. Shipment – Sea Shipment
4. Consolidation (LCL) – Sea Freight Consolidation
5. Master Bill – Master Bill
6. Billing – Sales Invoice

2. Key Concepts

FCL vs LCL: FCL = full container(s); LCL = consolidated cargo from multiple customers.

House vs Master BL: House BL for B2B customer; Master BL from carrier to consolidator.

3. Workspace Structure

Quick Access: Sales Quote, Sea Booking, Sea Shipment, Sea Consolidation, Master Bill, Sales Invoice

Organizations: Shipper, Consignee

Masters: Freight Agent, Shipping Line, Container Type, Freight Routing, Container Yard, Container Freight Station, Cargo Terminal Operator

Reports: Sea Shipment Status Report, Sea Consolidation Report, Container Utilization Report, On-Time Performance Report, Sea Freight Revenue/Cost Analysis, Sea Freight Performance Dashboard, Shipping Line Performance Report

4. Related Topics

• Getting Started
• Sea Freight Settings
• Sea Booking
• Sea Shipment
• Glossary